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The Census - It's That Time Again!
BE COUNTED!
The 2010 Census is rapidly approaching. The United States Constitution calls for the federal government to conduct a census every ten years. The data collected will determine the number of seats each state will have in the U. S. House of Representatives. Census data is also used to mine the allocation of federal funds for community services including school lunch programs, senior centers, and new construction projects. Every year, the federal government distributes more than $400 billion to local, state and tribal governments based on the census data.
Exhibit of Census Materials in the Main Hall
Giovanny of the US Census Bureau at the Jacob Edwards Library, at the end of January 2010.  |
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Monday:
9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Tusday:
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday:
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Thursday:
9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Friday:
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday:
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
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2 GB USB Flash Drives are now Available at your Library!
$10 Each! |
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Did you Know?
You can pay your overdue book fees online?
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Call us at 508-764-5426
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Jacob Edwards Library Celebrates
BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Greetings!
The staff of the Jacob Edwards Library welcomed Ashley Malouin, Adult Services Librarian to her new position. Ashley was previously at Assumption College and Fitchburg Public Library. Please consider stopping by to visit with Ashley.
February is Black History Month and the library has an exhibit by the Major Taylor Association of Worcester, in the main hall. We invite you to view the information about this local athlete who was World Champion Cyclist in 1899. Drum Away the Blues a participatory workshop presented by Craig Harris of Chicopee, who will get the month off to a rollicking start on February 4th.
Happy Valentines! |
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Public Notice: President's Day
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The Library will be closed on Monday, February 15th in observance of President's Day. |
EXHIBITION: Major Taylor
February 2010
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Major Taylor: World Cycling Champion 1899
 In celebration of Black History Month, the Jacob Edwards Library is presenting a display on trailblazing black athlete Marshall W. "Major" Taylor, 1899 world cycling champion. The exhibit is curated by Lynne Tolman of the Major Taylor Association of Worcester. |
WORKSHOP: Drum Away The Blues
Thursday, February 4th at 6:30 p.m.
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Craig Harris presents Drum Away the Blues - a workshop on stress relief
Well-known percussionist Craig Harris of Chicopee will present a one hour workshop in the Reading Room of the library. Bring your drum and other noise makers and celebrate Black History Month with us!
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BOOK SIGNING: Eamon McCarthy Earls
Thursday, February 25th at 6:30 p.m.
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Eamon McCarthy Earls, author of Kearns on the Double
A book signing and informal discussion by Eamon McCarthy Earls on his new mystery, Kearns on the Double, will be held in the Reading Room 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Kearns on the Double is a crime mystery, set in a town called "Quinebaug" in the 1920's and 1930's.
Copies of the book will be available at the event for $12.99.  The snow date for this event is Saturday, February 27th, at 11:30 a.m. |
Knitting with Sonya
Tuesdays, February 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd |
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 Knitting with Sonya!
From 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. every Tuesday come knit with Sonya! Assistance will be given to anyone needing help with a pattern. Any handcrafters are welcome to join! |
Anime Club - Southbridge
Tuesdays, February 2nd, 9th, 16th & 23rd |
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In response to the sucess of the first meeting The Anime Club Southbridge will continue to meet on Tuesdays in the Pioppi Room. The club will be in session from 3:10 p.m. to 4:10 p.m.
Manga - Video Games - Cosplay - Movies - Parties
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Drumming Circle with Mellonee
Monday February 8th and 22nd at 6:30 p.m. |
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The Drumming Circle will continue to meet on the second and fourth Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Pioppi Room, on the lower level.
Don't forget to join us for the Drum Away the Blues workshop on Thursday, February 4th!
The group welcomes new members. Bring your drum and have some fun! |
Library Box Office: The Trap Thursday, February 11th at 6 p.m.
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The Library Box Office Presents:  THE TRAP
The Friends of the Jacob Edwards Library present The Trap, which will begin at 6:00 p.m. in the Pioppi Room, lower level. Candy will be available for purchase.
Synopsis:
"A modern film noir reflecting the true face of Serbian "society in transition," It's a story that could happen to you. An ordinary man is forced to choose between life and death of his own child. THE TRAP is a film about post-Milosevic's Serbia, in which there is no more war, only a moral and existential desert. This is Serbia in transition, in which human life is worth little, and normal life remains almost unreachable." | |
Friends
Monday, February 22nd at 6 p.m.
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Friends of the Jacob Edwards Library Meeting
 Meeting to take place in the Mills Room at 6:00 p.m. The Friends extend an invitation to all library patrons to join their group. Please note that the Friends underwrite all programming at the Jacob Edwards Library. This is an opportunity to meet your neighbor and participate in the community!
The Annual Book Sale will be held March 25th - 27th. |
Board of Trustees
Tuesday, February 16th at noon
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Trustees of the Jacob Edwards Library Meeting
Meeting to take place in the Mills Room at 12 Noon.
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Be sure to stop by the library this month! We look forward to seeing you!
Sincerely,
Staff
Jacob Edwards Library |
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